SLIK Camera Tripods

1 | Peter B.

September 12th, 2009 at 3:57 am

The Sprint Mini is very versatile – the legs can fully retract and the center column can be reversed to enable the camera to shoot close to the ground.

Quality is top-notch on all accounts. Less than 2 lbs makes this one of the best tripods for backpacking.

When fully extended, the tripod is a little shorter than standard height. A sacrifice I am more than willing to overlook.
Rating: 5 / 5

2 | kc

September 12th, 2009 at 6:20 am

A tripod this small and light is a bundle of compromises. Overall, the Slik Sprint Mini delivers a decent level of performance, versatility and stability in a small package. The quality is high – not Gitzo high, but the leg mechanism and locks work smoothly – in contrast to a couple of cheaper generic brand mini-tripods I’ve used without much success. But it is very light, which is both a pro and a con. For hiking, it hits its sweet spot – better than a monopod for macro and moving water, and light enough include on any hike. A larger, more sturdy tripod would be preferable in the field, but isn’t of much use left in the trunk of the car.

Rating: 4 / 5

3 | Amaramar

September 12th, 2009 at 7:28 am

At this price point, this product exceeded my expectations.

Extends to a good height given its wieght and small size when collapsed.

Very easy to use. I used it extensively with small digital cameras, but it also worked pretty well with my large astronomical binoculars – which weight a little more than the recommended max weight for use with this tri-pod.

Folds down very small, and is easy to carry.

Perfect for the amatuer photographer or holidaymaker.
Rating: 5 / 5

4 | R. Wismer

September 12th, 2009 at 8:59 am

I like it. Holds my Rebel XT with a 28-136 lens on it with no problem. Small. Just remember it is fairly short. Check the height. It is very light, however.
Rating: 5 / 5

5 | *

September 12th, 2009 at 9:30 am

I bought this tripod with the express purpose of having a second, smaller unit to compliment a larger tripod. I replaced the stock ball head with a nicer mid-priced head and a Giottos MH-652 plate. This works very well with the Canon G9 I use on trips. After using it daily for about three weeks on a road trip I’m very satisfied. It packs well in a bag or under the back seat of the SUV. The 43-inch height works in most situations. Very glad I got this model.
Rating: 5 / 5